Recipe: Buddha Bowls
These easy buddha bowls are tasty and nutritious. Featuring one of my favourite vegetarian proteins (haloumi) and a creamy avocado dressing. Yum!
Read MoreRecipe: Sweet Corn and Chive Fritters
Delicious for breakfast, brunch or lunch, these sweet corn and chive fritters can also be made bite-sized for pass-arounds.
Read MoreDiet and the Brain – Fats
With a negative stigma behind fat, it is important to understand the need for fat that our body has in order to function properly. Differentiating between the types of fats can help us improve our cognitive function and health. Also, we need to understand which types of fat our brain prefers in order to delay aging and cognitive decline.
Read MoreRecipe: Kūmara and date loaf
Add some Kūmara to give a healthy twist to your traditional date loaf. A delicious treat for yourself and the family.
Read MoreRecipe: Teriyaki Tofu
Teriyaki sauce is so easy to make yourself and only requires a few ingredients. This teriyaki tofu with stir fried greens is a delicious meatless meal.
Read MoreWhat is a plant-based diet: Vegan or Vegetarian?
With diet-related diseases on the rise and the need for sustainable food sources amidst a climate crisis, a plant-based diet might be a solution for both. However, we don’t necessarily have to be exclusively vegetarian or vegan, though the focus is to mainly eat plants. So, how can we do this?
Read MoreWhat is Seaweed and can it be our...
Seaweed is a largely underappreciated food ingredient. Research and development in favor of functional foods are rising rapidly, alongside strong concerns for the sustainability of the world’s current food environment. Algaculture (cultivating algal species) shows the ability to generate economic value and also contribute positively to social, cultural and ecological well-being. Does this mean that seaweed will be one of our main future food sources?
Read MoreRecipe: Courgette Chana Dahl
The chillis, garlic and courgettes make this courgette chana dahl extra delicious.
Read MoreRecipe: Vegetable Laksa
Try a vegetable version of this the popular chilli and coconut Vegetable Laksa dish immersed with flavour and a delicious aroma.
Read MoreThe health benefits of mushrooms and fungi
Mushrooms and fungi, due to their singular position in the tree of life and their various components, have a great potential for health-promoting functions. Currently only 150,000 different types of fungi have been classified, which is less than 10% of all species. This means that the research about fungi and mushrooms' potential health benefits has only begun.
Read MoreDiet and the Brain: Our brain on sugar
Sugar has become a staple in our diet. It is important to understand the uses of carbohydrates and sugar in the body, and also the health risks. Learn more about carbohydrates, the effects of sugar on our brain and some alternative options to sugar.
Read MoreRecipe: Paella Tray Bake
This easy paella tray bake combines budget-friendly chicken drumsticks with flavoursome chorizo and lots of veggies. This version doesn’t include seafood, but a few prawns definitely wouldn’t go amiss!
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